In an ideal world, you’re prepping healthy meals daily. Prepping your own meals allows you to know exactly what going into your food and reach your goals. But, what happens when life often throws you a curve ball and you get extra busy one day or you simply refuse to get past the idea that [...]

If you have kids - or even if you don’t - Halloween is likely a big deal. I know it’s definitely one of my sons favourite holidays. I mean how can a kid resist costumes and treats! When my son was a baby I used to dread the idea of Halloween. How was I going [...]

In case you didn’t know, our skin is our biggest detox organ. Seriously! So whatever happens on our skin's surface is a reflection of what’s going on inside your body. That’s why when you use medicated products to target acne, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea and loads of other skin conditions, it works for a short period [...]

I recently read an fantastic book, A Tribe Called Bliss, by Lori Harder, and it really got me thinking. Our tribes (aka families and friendships) are so important in our lives. They love us, support us, and make us feel connected. But what if our Tribes are actually holding us back from making true change? [...]

Are you feeling a little sluggish? Is your skin not looking its best? Are you feeling tired, and like you need an energy boost? This is a sign that your body is not detoxing properly. We often hear about miracle detox teas, and detox diets but the truth is - our bodies are equipped already [...]

Guess what? It’s summer! That means that those impromptu summer day trips, weekend excursions and that week long trip to Europe you planned in the winter are finally here. It’s easy to fall into the trap of high calorie, indulgent meals while we’re on vacation, but we’re here to tell you that it IS possible [...]

Sumac is not a spice we hear about very often, but it is very common in middle eastern cooking. Sumac is made from crushed sumac berries and has a tangy lemony flavour milder than lemon. This powerful spice is high in antioxidants, vitamin C and known to lower blood pressure. The first time I tried [...]

Many people keep an herb garden and use herbs sparingly, but few people truly realize the amazing benefits that some common herbs truly have. One of my daily staples, and my favourite, is cilantro. It’s actually quite interesting that I’ve always been drawn to this herb, but not until more recently did I realize how [...]

Are you falling behind on your nutrition or find it difficult to keep up with making your own, healthy meals at home? This tends to be one of the hardest things for people to keep up throughout their programs -- fear no more, we’re here to help! Here are some tips on how you can [...]